Miranda sighed. "Dr. Jefferson, you'll turn me into a lazy, gluttonous woman if you keep this up.""Don't worry, I can afford to do that," Paul replied. Miranda was at a loss for words. They spent the evening together until almost 10:00 pm. Before leaving for his own place, Paul prepared ginger an
Summer vacation drew near as the weather grew hotter. However, one major event loomed before the summer break—the final exams. Miranda had taken seven core courses for this semester; four mandatory courses and three electives. Originally, Madison only planned to take one elective. However, after
Sebastian ignored Hazel completely, still holding Madison's hand as they walked away. "Weren't we going to celebrate with a big meal? Have you decided on a place?""Yes, of course!" Madison's eyes lit up at the mention of food. "Let's go to Cici's Bistro. It's a new addition to the Michelin star sel
The college's neglected official website rarely drew attention, but the announcement spread like wildfire.After all, it involved Paul, Bedford College's physics heartthrob, widely hailed as the most handsome scientist in history. Even such a simple announcement sparked heated discussions.At that m
Bryan clicked his tongue as he recalled Elizabeth's call from yesterday. She tried to use him just to get close to Paul, and he found her antics laughable. He walked to the corner, pulled out his phone, and blocked her number without a second thought.…At 5:00 pm, Silas stretched and prepared to ca
As Paul changed into his slippers, he looked up and saw Lionel and Mindy at the table, getting ready to eat. The couple also looked up at him at the same time. Paul's mind went blank. The sudden, focused attention from both of them caught him off guard like time had just stopped.Finally, Miranda b
When Miranda returned, Lionel had already asked Paul to join him for a drink. The dinner went smoothly, and the two seemed to get along well—at least, that was how it appeared to Lionel. After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere was relaxed and mellow.Lionel said, "Paul, let me be honest with yo
"I do," Paul said firmly. After a beat, he added, "As much as I want to, I'll respect your decision. If you're ready, we'll tell them. If you're not, we'll keep it between us for now."Miranda chuckled. "Were you surprised when you walked in earlier?""Surprised? Not exactly, but it definitely caugh
"Mrs. Jefferson, you're too kind," Mindy said.Susan had a pretty good impression of Mindy. It wasn't just because of the dress back then, but also because of Mindy's family background. She came from a truly prestigious and prominent lineage as a lady of the Garrison family. However, she met with m
"Felix? Susan?" Miranda exclaimed. She was momentarily stunned to see them standing at the front door with a suitcase. Her eyes widened in surprise. Paul turned to her and said helplessly, "Miranda… my parents are here."She quickly regained her composure and stepped forward with a smile. "Felix, S
Under Susan's gaze, Jenny felt a chill run down her spine. "You… Why are you acting so weird? Are you mute? You don't look like it from how you're dressed."She shot Susan a glare and muttered, "Crazy woman," before heading back into her apartment building. Susan stayed rooted to the spot. Her face
They made it back from the school to Harold's place just in time for dinner. After dinner, Lionel and his family said their goodbyes. Upon seeing this, Leonard's family made their exit right after. Jenny walked them to the door before collapsing onto the couch, clutching her lower back. "What a ti
Paul's genes ensured both good looks and a decent figure. On top of that, judging by how generous he was with his gifts, he clearly wasn't just an ordinary college professor. He probably came from an affluent family. Elite families like his often went back several generations, which meant his rela
Since it was the end of the year, the students were all on holiday. The vast school grounds felt a little deserted. Dallas Urban, the school's security guard, noticed Lionel coming from a distance. He stepped out of the guard booth and greeted him cheerfully, "Mr. Sutton!" Then his gaze landed on
"There's still a pile of pots and pans in the kitchen waiting to be cleaned," Jenny complained."I'm just like a maid that's born to toil endlessly, unlike you who can enjoy such an easy life. "You should really learn from Lionel. He cooks every time they host a gathering. You two are brothers, but
"I'm cooking something," Paul said. "Why are you cooking this late at night?" Susan asked. "I wanted a midnight snack."Susan knew her son didn't normally eat late. Clearly, he was cooking for someone else. The thought worsened her mood. "When are you planning to come back to Elgerson?" she asked
Suddenly, Miranda stopped walking. She turned to face Paul and said seriously, "Thank you, Paul, for coming to Lumberville to spend Christmas with me. And… thank you for being in my life."Paul was slightly taken aback. Then, he gently squeezed her hand. "You dummy. I should be the one thanking you.